Spring

2024

The world's largest
Japanese speech contest

The3rdSail Yume Project

What is the
Sail Yume Project?

Sail夢プロジェクトとは?

  • “I love Japanese”
  • “I want to go to Japan”
  • “I want to work in Japan”
  • The Sail Yume Project is the world’s largest online Japanese speech contest, aiming to help those with such dreams.
  • There will be various prizes offered, such as an invitation to Japan and an internship opportunity at a Japanese company. Let’s realize your dream through the Sail Yume Project.

About the Contest

コンテストの魅力・特徴

  • Your dream will come true!

    The grand prize winner will be invited to Japan. Other prize winners will be offered internship opportunities at Japanese companies.

  • Deeply learn
    about the Japanese language and culture

    Participants will be able to use Sail, a Japanese community-focused conversation service, free of charge during the project.

  • Meet fellow Japanese language learners
    from around the world

    Anyone can participate in the event in Japanese. Participants will have an opportunity to meet and exchange experiences with other participants.

Selection Flow

選考フロー

Pre-Entry begins
Entry begins
Deadline for 1st stage of proposals
Dream Support Program
for successful applicants
Deadline for
2nd stage of proposals
Preparation for final stage
(1-on-1 Japanese lesson)
Final stage
(Japanese speech presentation)
Pre-Entry deadline
Entry deadline

Announcement of
1st stage results

Program ends

Announcement of
2nd stage results

January
End of January
February 1
End of March
Mid-April
End of April
End of April
Mid-May
Mid-May
End of May
Early June
June
Start

January

Finish

June

Guidelines

募集要項

  • Application period

    January 1, 2024
    - March 31, 2024

  • Eligibility

    Non-native speaker of Japanese

  • Participation fee

    Free of charge

  • How to Apply

    Please fill out the entry form

  • Theme

    Your own dream

For more information, click here.
For entry form, click here.

Archive

アーカイブ

Testimonials from the past participants
For further information, click on the box below.

FAQ

  • What age group can apply?

    Anyone of any age can apply. Age does not matter.

  • Does it cost money to participate in the project?

    No, it does not cost any money.
    During this project, use of Sail, the Dream Support Program, and other events are all free of charge.

  • What is an invitation to Japan?

    The grand prize is an invitation to Japan.
    The grand prize winner will be able to come to Japan and stay for a week.
    Helte Inc. will pay for your travel to Japan (airfare and bullet train) and your stay (hotel).

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  • What is the Sail Yume Project?

    Sail夢プロジェクトとは?

  • About the Contest

    コンテストの特徴・魅力

  • Selection Flow

    選考フロー

  • For Applicants>

    応募者向けページ

  • For Supporters>

    応援者向けページ

  • Guideline>

    募集要項

  • Archive>

    アーカイブ

  • FAQ>

    よくある質問

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